International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
SOURCEILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards1 records
Field
Value
GHS Signal Word
DANGER
GHS Hazard Statements
Fatal if inhaled Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction
Short-term Effects
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.
Long-term Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
OSHA Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
SOURCEOSHA / NIOSH / ACGIH occupational exposure limits4 records
Agency
Metric
Value
ppm
mg/m3
Skin
OSHA
CEILING
10 ppm (42 mg/m³) (Construction and Maritime only)
10
42
Y
NIOSH
TWA
1 ppm (4 mg/m³)
1
4
Y
ACGIH
TWA
1 ppm [1985]
1
-
Y
CAL/OSHA
TWA
1 ppm (4 mg/m³)
1
4
Y
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
SOURCEEPA CPDat32 records
HardenerProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedChelating agentAdhesion/cohesion promoterCorrosion inhibitorChemical reaction regulatorNo specific technical function
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
What is the GHS hazard classification for Diethylenetriamine?
Diethylenetriamine (CAS 111-40-0) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Acute Tox. 4 *; Acute Tox. 4 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Skin Sens. 1 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H312; H302; H314; H317. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
What is the NOAEL for Diethylenetriamine?
Diethylenetriamine has 35 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0 unitless. Source: NTP_ICE_endocrine.
What regulatory lists include Diethylenetriamine?
Diethylenetriamine appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
What are the occupational exposure limits for Diethylenetriamine?
Occupational exposure limits for Diethylenetriamine are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 4 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Is Diethylenetriamine used in cosmetics?
Yes, Diethylenetriamine is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Diethylenetriamine (DETA). View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Diethylenetriamine come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Diethylenetriamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Diethylenetriamine is classified GHS Danger (H312, H302, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Is Diethylenetriamine used outside industrial chemicals?
Diethylenetriamine also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.